Griwech- قراوش

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with health benefits.

orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

Mix 1/2 cup warm water with 1/2 teaspoon saffron and set aside for coloring.

In a bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well with fingers until butter is incorporated.

Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and saffron water (strained).

Add 1 teaspoon baking powder and 7 tablespoons warm milk gradually while kneading.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes, then knead for 1-2 minutes.

Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, cut the dough in half and cover one half to prevent drying.

Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface, folding it in thirds and rolling it out again. Repeat with the second half of the dough.

Prepare syrup by mixing 1 cup sugar with 1/2 lemon juice and setting aside.

In a pot, dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Combine the sugar syrup with the first syrup mixture, stirring while adding.

Boil the combined syrup for 1 minute, then add rose water or blossom water and boil for another minute.

Spread flour on the counter and roll out the dough thinly again.

Cut the dough into 7 by 6 inch pieces. Fold each piece in half, then in half again, and shape as desired.

Press the edges to seal and place on a tray, covering to prevent drying.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry the pieces until golden brown, ensuring they are cooked through.

Dip the fried pieces in room temperature syrup and top with sesame seeds.

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